Plastics Flashcards
1
Q
Define the types of burns:
A
1st degree:
- epidermis
2nd degree superficial thickness:
- Papillary layer
2nd degree Deep thickness:
- reticular layer
3rd degree:
- entire dermis
4th degree:
- Hypodermis
2
Q
What investigations do you want in burns?
A
Bloods:
- FBC
- U&Es
- Group and Save/ CXM
- Carboxyhemoglobin
Orifices:
- urine output
X-rays:
- CXR
- Bronchoscopy for lung injury
3
Q
What are the complications that occur in burns?
A
Infection
- pseudomonas
Fluid loses
Hypothermia
Compartment syndrome
4
Q
What are the complications following burns treatment?
A
Infection
Psychological impact
Nutrition
Marjolin’s ulcer
